This morning I will undergo a routine medical procedure requiring sedation.
In view of present circumstances, I have determined to transfer
temporarily my Constitutional powers and duties to the Vice President
during the brief period of the procedure and recovery.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Twenty-Fifth
Amendment to the United States Constitution, this letter shall constitute
my written declaration that I am unable to discharge the Constitutional
powers and duties of the office of the President of the United States.
Pursuant to Section 3, the Vice President shall discharge those powers and
duties as Acting President until I transmit to you a written declaration
that I am able to resume the discharge of those powers and duties.